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Health Encyclopedia: Alcoholism Therapy
Therapy
Standard forms of therapy for alcoholism include:
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy
- Combined behavioral intervention
- Interactional group psychotherapy based on the Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12-step program
Comparison studies have reported that these approaches are equally effective when the program is competently administered. One 2001 study suggested that, in general, AA may have a better abstinence rate than cognitive-behavioral therapy. It is also less expensive. Specific people, however, may d...
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